Ayurvedic Cooking: Holistic Health

Ayurveda's wellbeing approach to food is based on your individual health needs, not a reductive plan or regiment.

Gita Ramesh's cookbook is full of recipes focused on mind-body wellness in tune with dinacharya, a daily self-care routine.

Mango ginger is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy for a variety of ailments, and the root’s paste is used for sprains and bruises.

In Ayurvedic medicine, this vine's root has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, plus healing and analgesic attributes.

The pungency rasa, or taste, brings a focus on digestion. Following Ayurvedic principles, this spicy recipe aids metabolism.

In this Q&A, Ayurvedic chef Divya Alter explains how the ancient Indian system promotes both emotional and physical wellbeing.

Alter's book serves as a modern guide to Ayurvedic cooking at home, with a focus on balance in making food choices.

Ayurvedic scholar Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, in this interview, explains why you are not what you eat, but what you digest.

Looking for a comprehensive guide to wellness based on Ayurvedic tenets? Dr. Bhattacharya's book is a great place to start.

The creator of "The Doctor's Kitchen," Dr. Rupy Aujla explains how the Ayurvedic diet has contributed to his practice.

Ghee is an important ingredient in Ayurveda with plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. 

Betel leaves are rich in antioxidants and prized in Ayurveda for promoting digestion.